Category Archives: Alberta

Podcast: Celebrating 50 years with the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind
For 50 exciting years, the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB) has been helping athletes achieve their utmost potential.And they hope to do it for 50 more.Executive Directo...
Aug 01, 2025

Alberta RCMP reminds motorists of safe driving tips ahead of long weekend
The Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists to be alert on the road and drive safe this long weekend.The first weekend of August marks Heritage Day long weekend and police are alerting the public to a fe...
Aug 01, 2025

Audit into 13 Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees
An audit into 13 Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees has found patients who pay are likely getting more thorough care from their doctors.The province launched the audit in 2023, after a C...
Jul 31, 2025

Province aiming to break the cycle of gender-based violence
The Alberta government says it is advancing its 10-year strategy, Building on Our Strengths, by investing in programs that help men and boys prevent gender-based violence.The province says it is inves...
Jul 31, 2025

Alberta removing requirement for temporary diversion licenses for riparian restoration projects
Officials with Alberta's government say communities and businesses can now spend more time restoring watersheds and less time filling out government forms.To ensure that plants receive the water they ...
Jul 31, 2025

Australia reopens market to Canadian beef
For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news release this is "opening a door to a key Indo-P...
Jul 31, 2025

Citizen Initiative Petition issued
A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvass...
Jul 30, 2025

Pierre Poilievre owns the night at Camrose byelection forum
There were cheers, and a few jeers Tuesday night in Camrose, Alta. as 10 candidates in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection took to the stage for a forum hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber o...
Jul 29, 2025

Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On ...
Jul 29, 2025

Update 17: Alberta wildfire update
Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 29)There are 49 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in...
Jul 29, 2025